creating isometric pipe drawings on paper

Isometric sketchingĪn isometric sketch is a two dimensional drawing that creates the illusion of three dimensions using angular lines. An elevation view is from the perspective of a person standing in front of a structure and best describes vertical features such as a plumbing stack. Building plans for example are illustrated as if someone was looking down on them(top view), this is called a plan view and best describes horizontal features such as underground piping for example.Īnother common orthographic view is a front view also called an elevation view. Orthographic sketching is best described as a two dimensional drawing shown from a vantage point. There are two main types of plumbing sketches/drawings used by plumbers and mechanical designers to illustrate proposed plumbing layouts which are, orthographic and isometric sketches. The old saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” is completely true when talking about piping arrangements just imagine trying to describe the intended location of pipes in three dimensions using only the written word.Īs your sketches become more refined additional information should be added such as pipe sizes, fixture location, dimensions and plumbing fittings until your confident that someone else would understand your sketch and be able to follow it’s design. Sketches are not drawn to scale as with blueprints, but should be proportionate.

Sketches are simple line diagrams that are not intended to provide great amounts of detail, but simply place ideas into a graphical form. As residential building plans do not typically include plumbing diagrams a sketch will assist both the designer and provide important information to the one installing the plumbing.

Making a plumbing sketch or pipe diagram is a necessary step in the design process.

Creating isometric pipe drawings on paper